5.0, 77,000 miles. Looks legit according to Eric's writeup.
85 COUGAR CONVERTIBLE (http://"http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NO-RESERVE-1985-COUGAR-CONVERTIBLE-5-0ENGINE-LOW-MILES_W0QQitemZ150135967268QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6339QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem")
notice under description......... dual tanks, custom paint, cup holders, oh yeah... tow mirrors? besides that its a nice looking car
hey, those are my rims... only in silver.... cool
Looks like some body repair was done on it. Not 100% sure here but I didn't think any non-XR-7 convertibles had that bumper cover and something doesn't seem right with the driver fender. Also, looks like the rubber seal around the driver door is white as well as perhaps the harness boot that runs between the door and car.
Prior damage isn't always a big deal, especially for a rare car like this. I just hope the accident wasn't bad enough to twist it, being that it may not be able to stand up to as much of an impact as a hard top.
Interesting combination of options though.
That is a GS model...not an LS. The bumper has been replaced, and it looks like someone attempted to install the fog lights, as the switch is in place. I agree with the driver's side front fender...it's jacked somehow. I think the paint is a pearl white. The top looks to have been replaced. The rear p/s small window doesn't go down with the top; it should. The small windows are missing the rubber seal; maybe that's why they look white. They should be chrome.
Otherwise, it's a legit Car Craft convertible, with every detail known to 1985 and early 1986 Cougar convertibles. Doesn't seem like it's a bad car, especially for the price.
Happy hunting. :)
Ah, yes. The sweat producing vinyl. My '85 GS has the same seats in beige. That vinyl is pretty durable stuff.
I was actually looking at the rubber strip that runs along the bottom of the door and then up along the front edge. You can see it under the keys to the left of the yellow scent tree:
(http://i9.ebayimg.com/06/a/000/77/90/b7e7_4.JPG)
Looks like the auction's been removed. Maybe they meant to start it at 7k?
thats what im thinking... i saw the price and was about to visit some relatives in FL and buy the car lol
awww... anyone know where it was exactly in florida?
Hmmm....
Usually when somebody ends an auction early it will still be available but will say "Auction has ended" and will have the reason, such as "The seller has decided to end the auction early because the item is no longer available for sale". That auction has disappeared altogether, which usually only happens when eBay cancels the auction because it's fraudulent, or the seller got booted off eBay, or the auction broke eBay rules somehow. Strange indeed.
Listing is gone.
Yes...I did save the auction page as a PDF. ;)
Here it is again, bidding is at $760.00 with two bids now. I must of been relisted, it has over 6 days left. I'm starting to sing money together as we speak, gotta try and get it this time!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Cougar-NO-RESERVE-1985-COUGAR-CONVERTIBLE-5-0ENGINE-LOW-MILES_W0QQitemZ150136249635QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6339QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://"http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Cougar-NO-RESERVE-1985-COUGAR-CONVERTIBLE-5-0ENGINE-LOW-MILES_W0QQitemZ150136249635QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6339QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem")
Dave
Aha! I know why now...the old auction listed the title as 'clear'. In this new auction it's 'salvage'. ;)
Does your car have that square trim running the perimeter of your top?
(http://carad.ebayimg.com/i8/07/a/000/77/90/b7ec_4.JPG)
And its gone again, did someone here buy it? I check it ended sometime today, they cancled all the bids and ended it again. Must of gotten an offer, I really wish I had the money I've been looking to get one for a long while. Everytime they go up for sale I have no money, I always spend it on my other cougars at the wrong time!
Dave
Yeah, I do...funny that I never saw it as that square, until I saw that photo. That's a rather unnatural angle for the roof...on mine, it's either all the way up, or all the way down!
Dave, hang in there. If it's meant to be you'll find the right one. Besides, it might be better to wait for an '86 V8 car if you want to do any tinkering with the engine. ;)
These convertibles aren't common but they're not like super-rare or anything. A few times a year they'll pop up on Auto Trader or eBay. Diligence will definitely pay off.
Ya evently, my goal is to score a 86 XR-7 convet. That is rare, but do able. I have found one for sale so far and saw pics of 3 others. So they are out there, and of cource all the info on your site. I have followed it sence its beginning and have been looking for when I have wanted for a long time. but your right it will come
Dave
Yea I Went To Hollywood Fla Today And Bought It It Was Only 320 Miles From Jax I Just Got Back With It So Ill Post Pics Later It's In Really Good Shape 77,000 Mile's Ice Cold Ac It Gave Me No Problems At All I Did 80 Mph The Whole Way So Far All I See Is Some Rust And The Passenger Side Windows Dont Work Or The Dash Light's And The Fog Lights Are Missing I Should Be Driveing It To Cat Jam This Month..ill Post More Later With Pics
LUCKY, o ya you suck. J/K. Can't wait to see better pics of it, hope you injoy it a lot.
Dave
You can find a set of Marchal 750 fog lights (eBay) for that bumper cover, but I'm wondering if the previous owner did any of the wiring.
Take care of it!
Thank You